Bad Bunny responds to Fox News' response to Super Bowl gig in 'SNL' monologue Brendan Morrow and Pamela Avila, USA TODAYOctober 5, 2025 at 5:21 AM 0 "Saturday Night Live" is back, and kicked off Season 51 on Oct. 4 with Bad Bunny as host.
- - Bad Bunny responds to Fox News' response to Super Bowl gig in 'SNL' monologue
Brendan Morrow and Pamela Avila, USA TODAYOctober 5, 2025 at 5:21 AM
0
"Saturday Night Live" is back, and kicked off Season 51 on Oct. 4 with Bad Bunny as host.
"It's good to be back, this is my second time hosting and fourth time being here," Bad Bunny said during his opening monologue. "I think Marcello (Hernandez) is getting nervous that Lorne (Michaels) has a new favorite Latino."
The reggaeton star first took on hosting duties in 2023 to viral success (remember that Pedro Pascal skit?) and most recently appeared on the show as the musical guest for the Season 50 finale in May.
Bad Bunny's second stint on "SNL" comes just a week after he announced that he'll be taking on the biggest stage in music: the 2026 Apple Music Super Bowl halftime show.
"You might not know this, but I'm doing the Super Bowl halftime show and I'm very happy," he said. "I think everyone is happy about it, even Fox News."
Bad Bunny makes statement against Super Bowl backlash, ICE threats
The criticism over NFL's pick of having Bad Bunny perform during the Super Bowl halftime show next year was swift. Aside from Fox News, Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem said that the administration would be sending immigration officials to the Super Bowl at Levi's Stadium in Santa Clara, California, and called the NFL "so weak" for their choice of performer."I have the responsibility to make sure everybody who goes to the Super Bowl has the opportunity to enjoy it and to leave safely. That's what America's about," Noem said during an appearance on Benny Johnson's podcast. We'll be all over that place."After addressing the backlash, Bad Bunny intentionally continued his monologue in Spanish and thanked his Latino fans for the support."If you don't understand what I just said, you have four months to learn," he said.
More: Bad Bunny's 31-date Puerto Rico residency was a love letter to the island and its people
Bad Bunny attends "SNL50: The Anniversary Special" on Feb. 16, 2025, in New York City. He returns as host on Oct. 4, 2025.
'SNL' creator Lorne Michaels addresses 'hard' cast shake-up
Ego Nwodim says 'goodnight' to 'SNL,' exits show after 7 seasons
Jon Hamm makes surprise cameo during Bad Bunny monologue
"This time I'm only hosting because I need a rest," Bad Bunny quipped, referencing how in the past he's pulled double duty as host and musical guest. "I just finished a 31-show residency and I feel kind of tired because the shows are three hours and there's a lot of complicated choreography like this … "
After cutting to footage of Bad Bunny limping offstage mid-show during a knee-heavy dance move, the "BAILE INoLVIDABLE" singer went on to say, "My residency was beautiful, everyone loved it."
"Some celebrities came to my show and a few of them were on drugs," he joked. "I don't want to say who, but this was Jon Hamm," as "SNL" cut to footage of the "Mad Men" actor dancing his heart out at the show.
More: Austin Butler recalls trippy Bad Bunny concert after taking edible: 'My brain is in two movies'
"Actually, that wasn't Jon Hamm, that was Juan Jamon," Bad Bunny said as the camera panned out to the actor in the audience.
"I think he's a little obsessed with me."
Puerto Rican singer Bad Bunny performs onstage during the first show of his 30-date (which ended up being 31 in total) concert residency at the Coliseo de Puerto Rico in San Juan, Puerto Rico, on July 11, 2025.
" data-src=https://ift.tt/LKXYA8g class=caas-img data-headline="Bad Bunny will headline Super Bowl 2026. Here's the Puerto Rican star's career in photos." data-caption="
Puerto Rican singer Bad Bunny performs onstage during the first show of his 30-date (which ended up being 31 in total) concert residency at the Coliseo de Puerto Rico in San Juan, Puerto Rico, on July 11, 2025.
">Puerto Rican singer Bad Bunny performs onstage during the first show of his 30-date (which ended up being 31 in total) concert residency at the Coliseo de Puerto Rico in San Juan, Puerto Rico, on July 11, 2025.
" src=https://ift.tt/LKXYA8g class=caas-img>Bad Bunny thanked his fans for "letting me sing in my home in front of my friends, my family and my people" on what was the final night of his residency in September 2025. "Thank you for that," he said. "I love you, thank you for being a part of this."
" data-src=https://ift.tt/67DLOeZ class=caas-img data-headline="Bad Bunny will headline Super Bowl 2026. Here's the Puerto Rican star's career in photos." data-caption="
Bad Bunny thanked his fans for "letting me sing in my home in front of my friends, my family and my people" on what was the final night of his residency in September 2025. "Thank you for that," he said. "I love you, thank you for being a part of this."
">Bad Bunny thanked his fans for "letting me sing in my home in front of my friends, my family and my people" on what was the final night of his residency in September 2025. "Thank you for that," he said. "I love you, thank you for being a part of this."
" src=https://ift.tt/67DLOeZ class=caas-img>On top of his Puerto Rico residency, Bad Bunny was also juggling life as a Hollywood actor attending the premiere of "Caught Stealing" on Aug. 26, 2025, in New York City.
" data-src=https://ift.tt/0G5qi4c class=caas-img data-headline="Bad Bunny will headline Super Bowl 2026. Here's the Puerto Rican star's career in photos." data-caption="
On top of his Puerto Rico residency, Bad Bunny was also juggling life as a Hollywood actor attending the premiere of "Caught Stealing" on Aug. 26, 2025, in New York City.
">On top of his Puerto Rico residency, Bad Bunny was also juggling life as a Hollywood actor attending the premiere of "Caught Stealing" on Aug. 26, 2025, in New York City.
" src=https://ift.tt/0G5qi4c class=caas-img>Bad Bunny starred alongside Austin Butler in the movie.
" data-src=https://ift.tt/BkpPFs8 class=caas-img data-headline="Bad Bunny will headline Super Bowl 2026. Here's the Puerto Rican star's career in photos." data-caption="
Bad Bunny starred alongside Austin Butler in the movie.
">Bad Bunny starred alongside Austin Butler in the movie.
" src=https://ift.tt/BkpPFs8 class=caas-img>Earlier in summer 2025, Bad Bunny was spotted at Netflix's "Happy Gilmore 2" premiere on July 21, 2025, in New York City, which he starred alongside Adam Sandler.
" data-src=https://ift.tt/PRnWmAK class=caas-img data-headline="Bad Bunny will headline Super Bowl 2026. Here's the Puerto Rican star's career in photos." data-caption="
Earlier in summer 2025, Bad Bunny was spotted at Netflix's "Happy Gilmore 2" premiere on July 21, 2025, in New York City, which he starred alongside Adam Sandler.
">Earlier in summer 2025, Bad Bunny was spotted at Netflix's "Happy Gilmore 2" premiere on July 21, 2025, in New York City, which he starred alongside Adam Sandler.
" src=https://ift.tt/PRnWmAK class=caas-img>Bad Bunny at the 2025 Met Gala Celebrating "Superfine: Tailoring Black Style" at Metropolitan Museum of Art on May 5, 2025. Bad Bunny gave a playful Puerto Rican twist to the Black dandy theme with a crisp espresso brown suit. He paired the custom-made Prada ensemble with a brimmed hat resembling a pava, a traditional straw hat made from leaves of the Puerto Rican hat palm.
" data-src=https://ift.tt/Uy3COa5 class=caas-img data-headline="Bad Bunny will headline Super Bowl 2026. Here's the Puerto Rican star's career in photos." data-caption="
Bad Bunny at the 2025 Met Gala Celebrating "Superfine: Tailoring Black Style" at Metropolitan Museum of Art on May 5, 2025. Bad Bunny gave a playful Puerto Rican twist to the Black dandy theme with a crisp espresso brown suit. He paired the custom-made Prada ensemble with a brimmed hat resembling a pava, a traditional straw hat made from leaves of the Puerto Rican hat palm.
">Bad Bunny at the 2025 Met Gala Celebrating "Superfine: Tailoring Black Style" at Metropolitan Museum of Art on May 5, 2025. Bad Bunny gave a playful Puerto Rican twist to the Black dandy theme with a crisp espresso brown suit. He paired the custom-made Prada ensemble with a brimmed hat resembling a pava, a traditional straw hat made from leaves of the Puerto Rican hat palm.
" src=https://ift.tt/Uy3COa5 class=caas-img>Bad Bunny onstage at the 2025 iHeartRadio Music Awards at Dolby Theatre in Los Angeles on March 17, 2025.
" data-src=https://ift.tt/sgYiaPw class=caas-img data-headline="Bad Bunny will headline Super Bowl 2026. Here's the Puerto Rican star's career in photos." data-caption="
Bad Bunny onstage at the 2025 iHeartRadio Music Awards at Dolby Theatre in Los Angeles on March 17, 2025.
">Bad Bunny onstage at the 2025 iHeartRadio Music Awards at Dolby Theatre in Los Angeles on March 17, 2025.
" src=https://ift.tt/sgYiaPw class=caas-img>Bad Bunny onstage at the 2025 iHeartRadio Music Awards at Dolby Theatre in Los Angeles on March 17, 2025.
" data-src=https://ift.tt/xnLq4Ad class=caas-img data-headline="Bad Bunny will headline Super Bowl 2026. Here's the Puerto Rican star's career in photos." data-caption="
Bad Bunny onstage at the 2025 iHeartRadio Music Awards at Dolby Theatre in Los Angeles on March 17, 2025.
">Bad Bunny onstage at the 2025 iHeartRadio Music Awards at Dolby Theatre in Los Angeles on March 17, 2025.
" src=https://ift.tt/xnLq4Ad class=caas-img>Bad Bunny onstage at the 2025 iHeartRadio Music Awards at Dolby Theatre in Los Angeles on March 17, 2025.
" data-src=https://ift.tt/CxvPlbD class=caas-img data-headline="Bad Bunny will headline Super Bowl 2026. Here's the Puerto Rican star's career in photos." data-caption="
Bad Bunny onstage at the 2025 iHeartRadio Music Awards at Dolby Theatre in Los Angeles on March 17, 2025.
">Bad Bunny onstage at the 2025 iHeartRadio Music Awards at Dolby Theatre in Los Angeles on March 17, 2025.
" src=https://ift.tt/CxvPlbD class=caas-img>In February 2025, Bad Bunny attended "SNL50: The Anniversary Special" in New York City.
" data-src=https://ift.tt/V5LwMc8 class=caas-img data-headline="Bad Bunny will headline Super Bowl 2026. Here's the Puerto Rican star's career in photos." data-caption="
In February 2025, Bad Bunny attended "SNL50: The Anniversary Special" in New York City.
">In February 2025, Bad Bunny attended "SNL50: The Anniversary Special" in New York City.
" src=https://ift.tt/V5LwMc8 class=caas-img>Bad Bunny performs during his Most Wanted Tour at the Kaseya Center in Miami on May 24, 2024.
" data-src=https://ift.tt/vhX7L56 class=caas-img data-headline="Bad Bunny will headline Super Bowl 2026. Here's the Puerto Rican star's career in photos." data-caption="
Bad Bunny performs during his Most Wanted Tour at the Kaseya Center in Miami on May 24, 2024.
">Bad Bunny performs during his Most Wanted Tour at the Kaseya Center in Miami on May 24, 2024.
" src=https://ift.tt/vhX7L56 class=caas-img>Bad Bunny attends the Dior Homme Menswear spring/summer 2025 show as part of Paris Fashion Week on June 21, 2024.
" data-src=https://ift.tt/bJexIsS class=caas-img data-headline="Bad Bunny will headline Super Bowl 2026. Here's the Puerto Rican star's career in photos." data-caption="
Bad Bunny attends the Dior Homme Menswear spring/summer 2025 show as part of Paris Fashion Week on June 21, 2024.
">Bad Bunny attends the Dior Homme Menswear spring/summer 2025 show as part of Paris Fashion Week on June 21, 2024.
" src=https://ift.tt/bJexIsS class=caas-img>Bad Bunny performs at the Crypto.com Arena during his Most Wanted tour in Los Angeles, March 13, 2024.
" data-src=https://ift.tt/q3Qx6J9 class=caas-img data-headline="Bad Bunny will headline Super Bowl 2026. Here's the Puerto Rican star's career in photos." data-caption="
Bad Bunny performs at the Crypto.com Arena during his Most Wanted tour in Los Angeles, March 13, 2024.
">Bad Bunny performs at the Crypto.com Arena during his Most Wanted tour in Los Angeles, March 13, 2024.
" src=https://ift.tt/q3Qx6J9 class=caas-img>
Cardi B, Chencho Corleone, Ivy Queen and reggaeton duo Jowell y Randy." style=padding-bottom:56%> Cardi B, Chencho Corleone, Ivy Queen and reggaeton duo Jowell y Randy." data-src=https://ift.tt/56lRMGT class=caas-img data-headline="Bad Bunny will headline Super Bowl 2026. Here's the Puerto Rican star's career in photos." data-caption="Bad Bunny concluded the U.S. leg of his "World's Hottest Tour" at SoFi Stadium in Inglewood, California, with back-to-back shows on Sept. 30 and Oct. 1, 2022. The concerts featured musical guests Arcángel, Bomba Estéreo, Cardi B, Chencho Corleone, Ivy Queen and reggaeton duo Jowell y Randy."> Cardi B, Chencho Corleone, Ivy Queen and reggaeton duo Jowell y Randy." src=https://ift.tt/56lRMGT class=caas-img>
declaring Oct. 1 as the official Bad Bunny Day. " style=padding-bottom:56%>declaring Oct. 1 as the official Bad Bunny Day. " data-src=https://ift.tt/im9g6N2 class=caas-img data-headline="Bad Bunny will headline Super Bowl 2026. Here's the Puerto Rican star's career in photos." data-caption="Bad Bunny closed out Los Angeles on a historic note. The City of Los Angeles honored the megastar for his "immense cultural impact to the Latino community across the City of L.A." by declaring Oct. 1 as the official Bad Bunny Day. ">declaring Oct. 1 as the official Bad Bunny Day. " src=https://ift.tt/im9g6N2 class=caas-img>
two new wax figures at Orlando and New York's Madame Tussauds on April 19, 2022. The figure at Madame Tussauds New York is wearing the iconic all-silver look from the Grammy-winner's 2020 Super Bowl performance alongside Jennifer Lopez, Shakira, and J Balvin, complete with the same silver jacket he wore. The wax figure in Orlando is wearing an outfit originally from his WWE Royal Rumble performance and is featured in his "Booker T" music video. For the figure, Bad Bunny donated his trenchcoat, vest, trousers, and pants. " style=padding-bottom:56%>two new wax figures at Orlando and New York's Madame Tussauds on April 19, 2022. The figure at Madame Tussauds New York is wearing the iconic all-silver look from the Grammy-winner's 2020 Super Bowl performance alongside Jennifer Lopez, Shakira, and J Balvin, complete with the same silver jacket he wore. The wax figure in Orlando is wearing an outfit originally from his WWE Royal Rumble performance and is featured in his "Booker T" music video. For the figure, Bad Bunny donated his trenchcoat, vest, trousers, and pants. " data-src=https://ift.tt/0GcyTXd class=caas-img data-headline="Bad Bunny will headline Super Bowl 2026. Here's the Puerto Rican star's career in photos." data-caption="The Puerto Rican superstar revealed two new wax figures at Orlando and New York's Madame Tussauds on April 19, 2022. The figure at Madame Tussauds New York is wearing the iconic all-silver look from the Grammy-winner's 2020 Super Bowl performance alongside Jennifer Lopez, Shakira, and J Balvin, complete with the same silver jacket he wore. The wax figure in Orlando is wearing an outfit originally from his WWE Royal Rumble performance and is featured in his "Booker T" music video. For the figure, Bad Bunny donated his trenchcoat, vest, trousers, and pants. ">two new wax figures at Orlando and New York's Madame Tussauds on April 19, 2022. The figure at Madame Tussauds New York is wearing the iconic all-silver look from the Grammy-winner's 2020 Super Bowl performance alongside Jennifer Lopez, Shakira, and J Balvin, complete with the same silver jacket he wore. The wax figure in Orlando is wearing an outfit originally from his WWE Royal Rumble performance and is featured in his "Booker T" music video. For the figure, Bad Bunny donated his trenchcoat, vest, trousers, and pants. " src=https://ift.tt/0GcyTXd class=caas-img>Bad Bunny is set to portray the title role in "El Muerto," making history as Marvel's first Latino lead in a live-action film. He calls the film the "perfect role" for him.
Before suiting up as the super-powered wrestler, the Puerto Rican rapper will make his big-screen acting debut in the neon-drenched "Bullet Train" (in theaters July 29), doing battle with Brad Pitt. " style=padding-bottom:56%>Bad Bunny is set to portray the title role in "El Muerto," making history as Marvel's first Latino lead in a live-action film. He calls the film the "perfect role" for him.
Before suiting up as the super-powered wrestler, the Puerto Rican rapper will make his big-screen acting debut in the neon-drenched "Bullet Train" (in theaters July 29), doing battle with Brad Pitt. " data-src=https://ift.tt/Q3Kl7Da class=caas-img data-headline="Bad Bunny will headline Super Bowl 2026. Here's the Puerto Rican star's career in photos." data-caption="Sony Pictures announced during April 2022's CinemaCon that Bad Bunny is set to portray the title role in "El Muerto," making history as Marvel's first Latino lead in a live-action film. He calls the film the "perfect role" for him.
Before suiting up as the super-powered wrestler, the Puerto Rican rapper will make his big-screen acting debut in the neon-drenched "Bullet Train" (in theaters July 29), doing battle with Brad Pitt. ">Bad Bunny is set to portray the title role in "El Muerto," making history as Marvel's first Latino lead in a live-action film. He calls the film the "perfect role" for him.
Before suiting up as the super-powered wrestler, the Puerto Rican rapper will make his big-screen acting debut in the neon-drenched "Bullet Train" (in theaters July 29), doing battle with Brad Pitt. " src=https://ift.tt/Q3Kl7Da class=caas-img>range. Bad Bunny made his debut as a professional wrestler in April 2021 at WWE's WrestleMania 37. In this photo, taken Jan. 29, 2022, Bad Bunny jumped into the ring again during the Royal Rumble match at The Dome at America's Center. " style=padding-bottom:56%>range. Bad Bunny made his debut as a professional wrestler in April 2021 at WWE's WrestleMania 37. In this photo, taken Jan. 29, 2022, Bad Bunny jumped into the ring again during the Royal Rumble match at The Dome at America's Center. " data-src=https://ift.tt/WfT7nLZ class=caas-img data-headline="Bad Bunny will headline Super Bowl 2026. Here's the Puerto Rican star's career in photos." data-caption="He's got range. Bad Bunny made his debut as a professional wrestler in April 2021 at WWE's WrestleMania 37. In this photo, taken Jan. 29, 2022, Bad Bunny jumped into the ring again during the Royal Rumble match at The Dome at America's Center. ">range. Bad Bunny made his debut as a professional wrestler in April 2021 at WWE's WrestleMania 37. In this photo, taken Jan. 29, 2022, Bad Bunny jumped into the ring again during the Royal Rumble match at The Dome at America's Center. " src=https://ift.tt/WfT7nLZ class=caas-img>
22nd Latin Grammy Awards. That night he took home the award for best rap/hip hop song for "Booker T" and best urban music album for "El Último Tour del Mundo." " style=padding-bottom:56%>22nd Latin Grammy Awards. That night he took home the award for best rap/hip hop song for "Booker T" and best urban music album for "El Último Tour del Mundo." " data-src=https://ift.tt/ad5uqp7 class=caas-img data-headline="Bad Bunny will headline Super Bowl 2026. Here's the Puerto Rican star's career in photos." data-caption="Days prior, Bad Bunny hit the stage at MGM Grand Garden Arena on Nov. 18, 2021, to perform during the 22nd Latin Grammy Awards. That night he took home the award for best rap/hip hop song for "Booker T" and best urban music album for "El Último Tour del Mundo." ">22nd Latin Grammy Awards. That night he took home the award for best rap/hip hop song for "Booker T" and best urban music album for "El Último Tour del Mundo." " src=https://ift.tt/ad5uqp7 class=caas-img>
History in the making. In June 2020, Bad Bunny became the first Latin urban musician to pose for the cover of Rolling Stone (his then-girlfriend, Gabriela Berlingeri, became the first Latina to shoot a Rolling Stone cover photo and Latin music editor Suzy Exposito was the first Latina to write a cover story for the magazine)." style=padding-bottom:56%>History in the making. In June 2020, Bad Bunny became the first Latin urban musician to pose for the cover of Rolling Stone (his then-girlfriend, Gabriela Berlingeri, became the first Latina to shoot a Rolling Stone cover photo and Latin music editor Suzy Exposito was the first Latina to write a cover story for the magazine)." data-src=https://ift.tt/p9GBFQw class=caas-img data-headline="Bad Bunny will headline Super Bowl 2026. Here's the Puerto Rican star's career in photos." data-caption="History in the making. In June 2020, Bad Bunny became the first Latin urban musician to pose for the cover of Rolling Stone (his then-girlfriend, Gabriela Berlingeri, became the first Latina to shoot a Rolling Stone cover photo and Latin music editor Suzy Exposito was the first Latina to write a cover story for the magazine).">History in the making. In June 2020, Bad Bunny became the first Latin urban musician to pose for the cover of Rolling Stone (his then-girlfriend, Gabriela Berlingeri, became the first Latina to shoot a Rolling Stone cover photo and Latin music editor Suzy Exposito was the first Latina to write a cover story for the magazine)." src=https://ift.tt/p9GBFQw class=caas-img>
1 / 69Bad Bunny will headline Super Bowl 2026. Here's the Puerto Rican star's career in photos.
Puerto Rican singer Bad Bunny performs onstage during the first show of his 30-date (which ended up being 31 in total) concert residency at the Coliseo de Puerto Rico in San Juan, Puerto Rico, on July 11, 2025.
Who else appeared in the 'SNL' premiere?
Though "SNL" may be back, several of its stars aren't after a shake-up that occurred over the summer. Heidi Gardner, Ego Nwodim, Emil Wakim, Devon Walker and Michael Longfellow were all revealed to be leaving "SNL" in August and September.
"SNL" brought in some fresh blood for the new season, adding Tommy Brennan, Jeremy Culhane, Ben Marshall, Kam Patterson and Veronika Slowikowska to the cast.
Despite speculation that Colin Jost or Michael Che might be saying goodbye to "SNL" after Season 50, both were back behind the "Weekend Update" desk for the Season 51 premiere.
Who's hosting 'SNL' next?
"SNL" will return on Oct. 11 with former cast member Amy Poehler hosting, with Role Model as the musical guest.
The following week, Sabrina Carpenter will make her "SNL" hosting debut on Oct. 18. She'll also perform as the musical guest on the episode.
Meantime, Bad Bunny isn't slowing down any time soon. Just weeks after wrapping his sold-out residency at the Coliseo de Puerto Rico spanning 31 nights, his Super Bowl announcement and SNL hosting duties, the "Tití Me Preguntó" artist will kick off his 24-date Debí Tirar Más Fotos world tour in Santo Domingo, Dominican Republic, on Nov. 21.
This article originally appeared on USA TODAY: Bad Bunny pokes fun at Fox News' response over Super Bowl during 'SNL'
Source: "AOL Entertainment"
Source: DEVI MAG
Read More >> Full Article on Source: DEVI MAG
#LALifestyle #USCelebrities